David Foster Wallace Part 2: Gets Sober

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Host Fil Deptula sits down with guest Matt Cortigiani to discuss David Foster Wallace's journey through academia and residencies, his substance abuse and sobriety, and his tumultuous treatment of someone he pursued romantically. Please like, comment, and follow the show on any platform you listen. Send any questions you may have to: patreon.com/LostintheLibraryPodcast [email protected] @lostinthelibrarypodcast on Instagram @fildeptula on Substack Intro song - War & Peace by Fertile Soil

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